Women in Action Films

jmcharries · 03-23-2011, 08:38 AM

I was watching the movie 'Wanted' last night and had an idea for a thread that might be somewhat controversial. I am not taking a side; rather I am going to present both side and ask that you please tell me your thoughts. Do you agree with one side only or a little of both? Is there another aspect nobody has mentioned? Here goes:

What is your view on women playing large or lead roles in action films?

Pro: For years the role of women in movies has been marginalized and they always play the victim or 'damsel in distress' type of role. These films show that women can indeed be strong and take care of themselves. Finally women are on equal footing with men.

Con: These films present women as equal to men physically which is generally not the case. While a 100 pound woman can take a punch from a 300 pound man in a movie without really getting hurt this is not the case in real life. These movies only make impressionable males (especially young ones) think that it is OK to hit girls/women because they are just as tough and can take it.

parkerozgood · 03-23-2011, 11:27 AM

I have a positive view. I love seeing a woman in a action film. it gives us a break from always having to see Jason Statham or Jean Claude Van Dam, or aging guys like Stalone making new movies. I am excited to see Sucker Punch. I do agree with your cons.

lakesoal · 03-24-2011, 04:00 PM

There are many womens in holly-wood who played lead role in Action movies. I like Angelina Jolie for that. She had worked in many movies like tomb rider, salt, wanted etc. Her action scenes in these movies are even better than actors.

gino16 · 03-25-2011, 01:43 AM

I have also a positive view. Yes i love to see a woman lead roles in action film. I love to see Angelina Jolie in action movies. She performed so well.

mosphiren · 03-25-2011, 04:50 AM

I also have a positive view. I love to see Woman in a leading role.

TES283 · 03-25-2011, 06:10 PM

Salt was a roller coaster ride the whole time. Wow what an action film.

jbr0530 · 03-31-2011, 02:21 PM

Talk about tough chics ! Go See SUCKER PUNCH ! WOW Epic Ladies ;o)

dizzybloom12 · 03-31-2011, 05:26 PM

I think it is great that women can show their assertive side (being a tough action actress) all the while still managing to look sexy.

ky2here · 03-31-2011, 08:15 PM

TWo words: Sigourney Weaver!!!!!!!!

ashleabeep · 04-01-2011, 11:28 AM

im probably about in the middle with this. i definitely like to see strong women in movies, but i dont think that its as realistic (not that a lot of movies are realistic haha)

womantrvlr · 04-05-2011, 03:41 PM

Angelina Jolie will always be my favorite

heroesgirl · 04-06-2011, 02:58 PM

I think it's great to see women in action films- I think it's empowering. Angelina Jolie is my favorite actress for these type of movies.

jazzy07rocks · 04-06-2011, 09:24 PM

i'm all for the girl power thing. sucker punch was awesome!

sherri19 · 04-10-2011, 08:05 AM

Love to see women in charge!!! Jolie rocks it like no one else can!!! Looking forward to seeing "Hanna" too!!!

jmcharries · 04-10-2011, 08:52 PM

It's not really a matter of do you personally like them; I just wondered what you thought about their real world impact and influence on what people might call gender roles.

03-23-2011, 08:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
jmcharries Agent Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Moore, OK (Oklahoma City suburb) Posts: 1,193	Women in Action Films I was watching the movie 'Wanted' last night and had an idea for a thread that might be somewhat controversial. I am not taking a side; rather I am going to present both side and ask that you please tell me your thoughts. Do you agree with one side only or a little of both? Is there another aspect nobody has mentioned? Here goes: What is your view on women playing large or lead roles in action films? Pro: For years the role of women in movies has been marginalized and they always play the victim or 'damsel in distress' type of role. These films show that women can indeed be strong and take care of themselves. Finally women are on equal footing with men. Con: These films present women as equal to men physically which is generally not the case. While a 100 pound woman can take a punch from a 300 pound man in a movie without really getting hurt this is not the case in real life. These movies only make impressionable males (especially young ones) think that it is OK to hit girls/women because they are just as tough and can take it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter!

03-23-2011, 11:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
parkerozgood Extra Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 330	I have a positive view. I love seeing a woman in a action film. it gives us a break from always having to see Jason Statham or Jean Claude Van Dam, or aging guys like Stalone making new movies. I am excited to see Sucker Punch. I do agree with your cons. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter!

03-24-2011, 04:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
lakesoal Groupie Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 10	There are many womens in holly-wood who played lead role in Action movies. I like Angelina Jolie for that. She had worked in many movies like tomb rider, salt, wanted etc. Her action scenes in these movies are even better than actors. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter!

03-25-2011, 01:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
gino16 Groupie Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 15	I have also a positive view. Yes i love to see a woman lead roles in action film. I love to see Angelina Jolie in action movies. She performed so well. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter! __________________ Whitening Cream

03-25-2011, 04:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
mosphiren Groupie Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 40	I also have a positive view. I love to see Woman in a leading role. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter!

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04-10-2011, 08:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
jmcharries Agent Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Moore, OK (Oklahoma City suburb) Posts: 1,193	It's not really a matter of do you personally like them; I just wondered what you thought about their real world impact and influence on what people might call gender roles. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter!